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The Grinding Doc explains how manufacturers can bring a grinding problem to him at IMTS.
August 2026
August 2026
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Product
September 24, 2026
Kennametal Inc.'s new technology, KAF82 TM, is an exclusive 10% cobalt, fully dense tungsten carbide grade designed for additive manufacturing and advanced metal-cutting tools. The company says it is the first additive manufacturing, fully dense tungsten carbide grade of its kind to be commercialized at scale and with proven performance for metal-cutting applications.
Industry News
September 24, 2026
Kennametal Inc. launched a new 10% cobalt grade tungsten carbide that the company says is a "breakthrough in additive manufacturing" that enables the rapid production of custom carbide hole-finishing tools with advanced features such as optimized cooling channels and complex geometries.
Industry News
September 23, 2026
Hitachi Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. plans to build a new $528 million transformer manufacturing facility in Gallman, Mississippi, creating over 700 jobs. The Mississippi facility will be the cornerstone of Hitachi Energy’s around $1.5 billion U.S. manufacturing expansion program, the largest in the industry, increasing domestic production of transformers and other critical grid infrastructure to meet rapidly growing energy demand across the country.
Article
August 15, 2026
From time to time cutting tool manufacturers make advancements to their technologies that allow cutting tool users to increase productivity and profitability. Circle segment end mill technology, which is used to make cutting tools for profile finishing on a milling machine, is one significant case in point.
Industry News
September 22, 2026
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $278.1 million in July 2026. The value of shipments increased 2.8% from June 2026 and was up 29% from July 2025, according to data from the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology and the U.S.
Video
September 17, 2026
Sarah Christopher Falk and Todd White explain SCT port mills, interpolation and port kits for ferrous and nonferrous materials at IMTS 2026.
Product
September 16, 2026
Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) offers the RoboCam inspection solution. RoboCam is NMTA’s robotic camera solution for automated gear cutting tool inspection. Powered by artificial intelligence, the system evaluates cutting tool condition. RoboCam helps manufacturers improve efficiency while optimizing tooling performance and maintenance operations.
Article
August 15, 2026
Apractical method for fitting custom preloading lock nuts to a Formula SAE wheel-hub design.
Video
September 13, 2026
Ann Wyatt joins students on the AUTOMATE 2026 show floor to explore robotics, hands-on learning and the possibilities in manufacturing.
Industry News
September 11, 2026
Gleason Corporation plans to exhibit its latest developments in gear design, manufacturing, and inspection technology, including closed-loop manufacturing and lights-out production at IMTS 2026, complemented by the Gleason Digital Ecosystem. Gleason’s gear technology experts will be available to discuss specific applications, such as the manufacture of gears for humanoid robots, aerospace and energy industries, as well as solutions addressing other key global trends shaping the future of gear manufacturing.
Product
September 10, 2026
Farmington Hills, Mich., August 28, 2026 — Star Cutter has introduced the latest version of its Tru Tech T93XM-A High Precision Centerless Profile Grinder, featuring expanded robotic automation and redesigned software to support longer unattended production runs and simplify operation.
Article
August 15, 2026
Metal additive manufacturing continues to complement traditional production processes while making technological strides.
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